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Or, the Best Works of the Best Authors John Timbs. 3609 S25 LAVATKR STEELE BUTLER SHAFTESBURY SHENSTONE.
Or, the Best Works of the Best Authors John Timbs. 3609 S25 LAVATKR STEELE BUTLER SHAFTESBURY SHENSTONE.
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Or, the Best Works of the Best Authors John Timbs. LAVATKR STEELE BUTLER SHAFTESBURY SHENSTONE 1 207 OR THE BEST WORDS OF THE BEST AUTHORS. Engraved on Steel by W.T.FRY.
Or, the Best Works of the Best Authors John Timbs. LAVATKR STEELE BUTLER SHAFTESBURY SHENSTONE 1 207 OR THE BEST WORDS OF THE BEST AUTHORS. Engraved on Steel by W.T.FRY.
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... Butler . V. However the mechanic and ornamental arts may sacri- fice to fashion , she must be entirely excluded from the art of painting ; the painter must never mistake this capri- cious changeling for the genuine offspring of nature ...
... Butler . V. However the mechanic and ornamental arts may sacri- fice to fashion , she must be entirely excluded from the art of painting ; the painter must never mistake this capri- cious changeling for the genuine offspring of nature ...
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... Butler . Without chronology , history is but an heap of tales . If by the laws of the land , an artist is counted a naturall , who hath not wit enough to tell twenty , or to tell his age ; he shall not passe with me for wise in learning ...
... Butler . Without chronology , history is but an heap of tales . If by the laws of the land , an artist is counted a naturall , who hath not wit enough to tell twenty , or to tell his age ; he shall not passe with me for wise in learning ...
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... Butler . XXI . Royal bounties Are great and gracious , while they are dispensed With moderation ; but , when their excess , In giving giant bulks to others , takes from The prince's just proportion , they lose The name of virtues , and ...
... Butler . XXI . Royal bounties Are great and gracious , while they are dispensed With moderation ; but , when their excess , In giving giant bulks to others , takes from The prince's just proportion , they lose The name of virtues , and ...
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